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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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